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Originally Posted by gracielove  I don't know much about the other organizations that register dogs but I do know that there are many rescues and animal welfare organizations that have a great interest in taking down the puppy mills and others who abuse animals. I do agree that people working together on this is necessary. AKC is in a position to lead at this but so far I have seen nothing but interference. The question is: Are they capable of setting aside their internal politics to work for the good of a cause that effects only some of their members? Puppy mills are majoring on the small dogs that are so in demand right now. They do produce some larger breed dogs but the big money is in the little ones therefore they are not a threat to many of those in the AKC who breed the larger dogs. |
I am beginning to think they won't do anything that makes their bigtime breeders/handlers very unhappy or inconvenienced. And I don't see them taking any steps toward change in breeding dogs that clearly have health issues from current preferences in appearance/conformation, such as the Bulldog.